Glasgow City Guide - Special Events

Celtic Connections
Mid January-early February
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and other venues
Website: www.celticconnections.com

Glasgow Film Festival
February
Various venues
www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk

Glasgow International Comedy Festival
March
Various venues
Website: www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com
 
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Proms
June
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.rsno.org.uk

West End Festival
June
Music, theatre, exhibitions and the Mardi Gras Parade.
Various venues
Website: www.westendfestival.co.uk

Glasgow International Jazz Festival
Late June-early July
Various venues
Website: www.jazzfest.co.uk

Glasgow River Festival
July
Activities on and around the River Clyde including boat races, powerboat rides, ship tours, live music and art workshops.
Glasgow Science Centre and various other riverside venues
Website: www.glasgowriverfestival.co.uk

World Pipe Band Championships
Mid August
Glasgow Green
Website: http://rspba.org

Merchant City Festival
September
Theatre, comedy, dance, visual arts, music, film and fashion festival.
Various venues, Merchant City
Website: www.merchantcityfestival.com

Doors Open
September
Free entry to buildings usually closed to the public.
Various venues
Website: www.gbpt.org/doorsopenday

Glasgay! Gay and Lesbian Arts Festival
October-early November
Various venues
Website: www.glasgay.co.uk

Glasgow’s Hogmanay
31 December
New Year’s Eve celebrations.
George Square and other venues